First impressions at Ministry of Bar Exchange, Sector-26:

The place looks to set up in a way similar to Shosha-26. However, it is much larger and has a more continuous theme running. You can sit inside the cafe, or go out to the lounge or even sit on the rooftop. This is one of the few places in Chandigarh where one can smoke wherever.

What we ordered:

A famous critic once said that to judge the quality of food at a place, you should sample their pasta. If they have got the pasta right, everything else is bound to be perfect. So is their pasta ‘just right’? I’ll get to that in a minute.

Scanning through their menu, all I think is that it is a desperate attempt to make it look funny. If you are in a bad mood, it is bound to irritate you further instead of putting a smile on your face.

We ordered a Manchow Soup first after waiting for the waiter for almost 20-25 minutes. Sadly, what we got served was a Hot n Sour and not what we actually ordered. Though I was very keen on pointing out the error to the staff, my lunch party wanted to let it go. Since the soup tasted good, nevertheless, I decided to let it go too.

Next our pasta- a Penne Alfredo arrived. It looked very appetising but quantity wise it is far less than what other restaurants serve. Further, there is no bread to go with it! MOBE has to be the first place where I have seen pasta being served without a side of bread. Anyhow, the pasta tasted decent. However, I had a few issues with it. First, the sauce did not evenly coat the pasta. Second, a certain spice was used so extensively in the dish that it wiped the taste of every else from your palette.

As I was waiting for the cheque, I saw that the staff had messed up the order of another table too. Well, maybe they were just having a bad day in the kitchen.

Verdict:

The place certainly seems to be nice for drinkers. But sadly, I can’t seem to say the same for foodies. The food is decent but maybe just good enough for a one-time try.

Price points: Rs. 1000 for two including taxes and without alcohol.

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Ooze The Brauhaus lets you forget all the worries in your life and relish those moments. A decent place to enjoy your beer with your buddy. The interiors on an average scale but the level of hospitality and staff is commendable. Live band at this place is like an icing on the cake. The quality of food offered is great. Lettuce wraps are a must try ones!!

Highlights

Full Bar Available

Live Music

Smoking Area

Live Sports Screening

Outdoor Seating

Wifi

Nightlife

Other information: Ooze The Brauhaus

Phone Numbers

+91 9888831390
0172 4641235

Cuisines

Chinese, Mexican, North Indian, Italian

Cost

Average

Rs.1,650 for two people (approx.) with alcohol

VAT & service charges extra

Rs.220 for a pint of beer  (approx.)

Cash and Cards accepted

Opening hours

Today 12 Noon to 11:30 PM

Happy Hours: 12 pm to 7:30 pm

Address

SCO 328, Sector 9, Panchkula

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With the end of 2016 there begins a New year 2017 which lets us relax and fade away all our worries. New Year’s Eve is to be celebrated with your loved ones so even I did it at a well known  place Peddlers.

PASSES

Their passes had to be acquired prior to the New Year’s Eve which priced 6000 thousand for a couple and 3000 thousand for single girls. There were no stags allowed to make girls feel secure in order to avoid unforeseen circumstances.

AMBIENCE

Peddlers had an electrifying ambience on New Year’s Eve something different than its usual look. The pub was all embellished with balloons and ornamented with other decorating materials which gazed the guests at once. There were extra tables arranged and decorated as there was a throng of people to celebrate this special day at their place.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Some snacks and salads were already on the tables before the guests appeared. They were serving all sorts of soft drinks, cocktails, mock-tails and hard drinks too. The food was being served with melodies playing on the floor. Food had considerable variety of both veg and non veg but it was served moderately as there was a hell lot of crowd. The bartenders cooperated really well served drinks with all possible haste.

MUSIC  

Later on the party was pumped up with the well known band ‘SOULSTER’. MUSIC made all the difference in the party. Soulsters Band made people go crazier. Following to the live band there was DJ hour as well which made all the guests shake their booty on the dance floor. DJ was spinned unbeatable. People were tripping with the music especially girls showing their sexy moves. The music was complete package with Hindi, Punjabi, English mashups.

 PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

People had an astounding blast by drinking a toast to their New Year’s Eve at Peddlers 35. I personally made some things my favorite that day specially Kamakaze shots and cosmopolitian cocktail. I took some selfies for memories. The staff was courteous in order to serve quickly they could not pay attention to every guest properly , they still managed to do things in shape. The  party in all was spellbinding, I rejoiced it with my loved ones. I am a frequent visit to this place but new year’s eve at peddlers was definitely a new experience. I fell it was a “Paisawasool” party, I feel nobody went dejected. This party aggregated to have everything be it live band, DJ, good snacks and drinks. I would rate this party “Thumbs up”. This outlet has earned at-least my loyalty.

Photo Credits: Peddlers, Sec-35 (Facebook)

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